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Explore 206 current Dental assistant jobs from 34 verified employers across Canada. Compare live openings, locations, and workplace options on Jobs.ca.
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Region of Peel
The Certified Dental Assistant will facilitate access to oral health services for low-income seniors and perform triage for urgent dental needs. They will also collaborate with the oral health team, maintain accurate client records, and provide oral hygiene education to the community.
Queen Chinguacousy Dentistry
Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations, sterilize and maintain equipment, and manage dental and office supplies. Handle reception, clerical, administrative, appointment scheduling, and patient invoicing duties, and train other dental laboratory assistants.
Alberta Dental Jobs
Provide chairside assistance for general dentistry and advanced procedures, and prepare rooms, instruments, materials, and clinical workflows. Support patient communication and imaging, maintain accurate clinical documentation and handoffs, and collaborate with the dental team to deliver a calm, efficient patient experience.
BC Dental Jobs
Assist dentists during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, maintain accurate patient records in Tracker, and educate patients about oral health and post-treatment care. Sterilize instruments, support scheduling and patient inquiries, and collaborate with the dental team to maintain an efficient workflow and welcoming patient experience.
Transcend Specialized Dentistry
The Certified Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to specialists during restorative, surgical, and orthodontic procedures while ensuring patient comfort. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a sterile environment, managing equipment, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and treatment plan reviews.
North Island Dental
Prepare patients and dental instruments, perform clinical and laboratory procedures, take and develop X-rays, and provide oral hygiene education and patient care. Manage appointments, records, supplies, and billing, while supervising and training dental assistants and students.
Fraser Health Authority
The Certified Dental Assistant delivers preventive dental programs, conducts screenings, and performs intra-oral procedures for children and families. They also manage administrative tasks, coordinate patient transportation, and maintain dental equipment and supplies.
BC Dental Jobs
Provide four-handed chairside assistance for general and restorative procedures, including digital scanning, radiography, and support for in-house crown milling. Follow strict infection-control and sterilization procedures, prepare operatories, and communicate clearly and compassionately with patients about procedures and post-operative care.
BC Dental Jobs
Provide exceptional patient care as a Licensed Dental Assistant. Collaborate with the dental team in a high-performing practice.
Dr David Shier Dentistry
The Dental Assistant will provide chairside support during surgical, restorative, and endodontic procedures. They are responsible for maintaining a professional and collaborative clinical environment while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Dentalcorp
The dental assistant will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during various dental procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records, taking X-rays, and providing oral hygiene education to ensure high-quality patient care.
Dentalcorp
The dental assistant is responsible for preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting dentists during various dental procedures. They also manage patient charts, provide oral hygiene education, and support administrative tasks to ensure efficient clinic operations.
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There are 206 Dental assistant jobs currently published on Jobs.ca, from 34 hiring employers across Canada.
Employers currently hiring Dental assistants on Jobs.ca include Region of Peel, Queen Chinguacousy Dentistry, Alberta Dental Jobs, BC Dental Jobs and Transcend Specialized Dentistry.
The cities with the most Dental assistant openings on Jobs.ca right now are Brampton, ON, Cold Lake, AB, Abbotsford, BC, Vancouver, BC and Courtenay, BC.
Dental assistant falls under NOC 33100 in the National Occupational Classification 2021, titled “Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants”. This is the code to quote on Canadian immigration and work permit applications.
Roles closely related to Dental assistant include Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Nurse Aide and Health Services Assistant. Each has its own page on Jobs.ca with current openings.
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